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Mao still revered in China as criticism remains risky 50 years on

Fifty years after Mao Zedong's death, his image and ideas remain deeply embedded in China, where his portrait still dominates Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing and Communist Party rhetoric continues to draw on his thinking. For older Chinese people, revolutionary songs keep memories of his era alive, while…

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China removes two top generals from supreme military command body

China removed two senior military officers from its supreme command body. These removals follow investigations into suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were removed from the state Central Military Commission. Their removal leaves only two active members on the formerly seven-member commission. This action…

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Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade

At a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To ‌Lam asked ⁠Qualcomm Chief ⁠Executive Cristiano Amon to increase its investment in areas including AI, semiconductors, robotics, 5G/6G, data centres and next-generation connectivity technologies, according to a government statement.

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What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict

Two activists who organized Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigil are likely to hear a verdict in their case brought under a China-imposed national security law

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Xi Jinping praises brutal Tiananmen crackdown and calls for return to Chinese ‘fighting spirit’

Xi Jinping makes rare mention of Tiananmen Square protests during commemoration of Jiang Zemin's birth centennial

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Zhu Rongji, former premier who changed China's economic fate passes away at 97

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday at 97 after an illness, according to China’s official Xinhua news agency.

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Vietnam wants to harness its diaspora in Australia and NZ to boost its growth. It may face strong opposition

Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, is visiting Australia and New Zealand this week with a high-level delegation of ministers. He will be the first general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest political position in the country – to pay an official visit to both countries since…

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In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now

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China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks

China defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead of trade talks with Europe and the United States. Western nations view China's approach as mercantilist, pushing cheaper goods globally. China counters these claims, rejecting accusations of protectionism and unfair practices.

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Energy Insider: CATL Profit Surges, Plans Record Share Buyback

China imposes export controls on 14 European entities, Japan prepares for large-scale deep-sea rare-earth mining

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China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign

A senior official has been expelled from China's ruling Communist Party, state media said Tuesday, as part of leader Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

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‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within

When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship.

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The Ultimate Irony: Why China's Atheist Communist Party Insists It Must Choose the Next Dalai Lama

China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession challenges Tibetan Buddhist tradition, raising questions about religious authority, political legitimacy, and China's influence in the Buddhist world.

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China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks

China's leader, Xi Jinping, has made notable advancements by promoting two military officials to generals, marking a pivotal change in the People's Liberation Army's hierarchy. Following rigorous anti-corruption efforts that reshaped the leadership structure, these promotions are essential for restoring loyalty and filling key positions within the Central Military Commission,…

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Xi Jinping warns of global turbulence and says China must prepare for ‘perilous storms’ in major address

Chinese leader reaffirms Beijing’s goal of reunifying Taiwan in speech marking 105 years of ruling Communist Party

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Xi vows to strengthen China’s military, fight corruption in key speech

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-graft purge gutted…

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Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations

China's leader has highlighted the country's rapid industrialization as a model for developing nations

The Times of India

Accident or attack: What’s behind Beijing’s ‘unprecedented’ plane crash?

On the evening of June 26, a small aircraft hit CITIC Tower, Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, in the capital’s central business district. The pilot was killed in the crash. The physical damage was limited: Shattered glass, debris falling to the street and a scar on one of China’s most recognisable modern…

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Who is Guo Wengui? Billionaire with close ties to Trump political circle jailed for 30 years over $1bn fraud

Once a property tycoon and Beijing insider, Guo reinvented himself as a dissident before his dramatic downfall

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Fugitive billionaire who vowed to destroy China’s communist regime jailed for 30 years in $1bn fraud scandal

The judge said Guo ‘preyed on those seeking to bring Democracy to China,’ taking their money so he could live lavishly

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A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

A rights group is warning that Vietnam is increasingly using broadly worded laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others seen as threats to Communist Party rule

The Times of India

Xi's military purge widens: China strips six generals, ex-Politburo member of lawmaker posts

China has removed six top military officers, a former financial regulator, and a former Politburo member from their legislative posts, signaling President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption purge. This move targets the nation's political and military elite, with prominent figures like General Xu Xueqiang, head of military equipment development, among those…

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China’s new ‘sin list’: Why Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption crusade is now policing loyalty, lifestyles and even luck

China's decade-long anti-corruption drive under Xi Jinping has transformed from tackling graft to enforcing political loyalty and ideological conformity. Party watchdogs now scrutinize officials' beliefs, associations, and leisure activities, extending beyond traditional bribery to include "political discipline" and "elegant corruption." This broadens the campaign's scope to ensure strict adherence to…

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Cuba's Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise

Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package with unprecedented free-market measures

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Cuban economy needs 'urgent changes' to overcome crisis: president

HAVANA - Cuba's economy needs "urgent changes" to overcome a major crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a speech to Communist Party leaders broadcast on Thursday.

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